Riftbound × Wild Rift: the 6 Crystal Rose Alt Arts hiding in Vendetta boosters
For the first time, Wild Rift splash arts land on physical cards. In collaboration with League of Legends' mobile version, Vendetta hides six alternate cards in its boosters dedicated to the Crystal Rose skin line — the «crystal wedding» theme returning to Wild Rift these very months. Six champions, a special numbering of their own (SP1–SP6) and no dedicated product to buy: they can only be pulled from the set's regular boosters, launching July 31.
Reveal shared by the fan account Riftbound Report on X on July 13; numbering and distribution details reported by the community (riftbound.gg). There's no dedicated Riot announcement yet: some details may be clarified at launch.
The collabWild Rift splashes become cards
The credit at the bottom of the cards says it all: «Wild Rift Splash Team». The illustrations weren't drawn for Riftbound — they are the official splash arts of the Crystal Rose skins exactly as they appear in the Wild Rift client, brought to cardboard with a dedicated golden frame. It's an absolute first for Riot's TCG: until now, alternate cards had always used original artwork or splashes from League's PC client. Picking the Crystal Rose line — white gowns, crystals and a wedding atmosphere — gives the six cards an instantly recognizable visual identity, the polar opposite of Vendetta's darker tones.
The cardsThe six champions of the SP series
The series covers six Champion Units from the set, with a dedicated numbering that sets them apart both from regular alt arts and from Overnumbers (reserved, the community reports, for original Riftbound artwork):
| Card | Code | Cost / Might | Region |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kai'Sa, Survivor | VEN SP1/006 | 4 / 4 | The Void |
| Sona, Harmonious | VEN SP2/006 | 4 / 4 | Demacia |
| Ahri, Inquisitive | VEN SP3/006 | 3 / 3 | Ionia |
| Sett, Brawler | VEN SP4/006 | 5 / 4 | Ionia |
| Ezreal, Prodigy | VEN SP5/006 | 3 / 3 | Piltover |
| Lux, Crownguard | VEN SP6/006 | 4 / 2 | Demacia |
They are, to all effects, alternate versions of playable set cards: the printed text and values match the regular versions — from Kai'Sa's draw-on-conquer to Lux's Reaction generating Energy for spells — so at the table they play exactly like their counterparts. Only the look changes, and that's where their value will be decided.
How to pull themBoosters only, no shortcuts
According to community reports, the Crystal Rose cards appear in regular Vendetta boosters at the same rate as the set's other alt arts: no dedicated bundle, no event promo. Each booster has two slots that can yield Rare, Epic, Alt art, Special Alt or Overnumber cards — that's where to look. If you're chasing them, displays of 24 boosters (US MSRP $119.99) give you the most consistent number of shots.
The timing, by the way, is perfect: Vendetta launches Friday, July 31, right in the middle of Gen Con 2026, where the set will be on sale at the Riftbound booth. The first Crystal Rose cards will almost certainly be opened there. To get ready for the set, there's also our guide to the Vendetta patch notes.
Q&AWhat you need to know
When do the Crystal Rose cards come out?
With Vendetta's launch on July 31, 2026: they're part of the set from day one, not a later wave.
How do you get them? Is there a special product?
No: they can only be found in regular Vendetta boosters, at the same rate as the set's other alt arts. Any booster can contain one.
Are they tournament legal?
Yes: they're alternate versions of set cards, with text and values identical to the regular versions, so they play exactly like those. As always, legality at a specific tournament depends on the event's ruleset.
What are the Crystal Rose skins?
It's a League of Legends: Wild Rift skin line built around a «crystal wedding» theme — elegant gowns, crystals and roses. The six cards use that line's official splash arts, credited to the Wild Rift Splash Team.
In short
- 💍 A Riftbound × Wild Rift collaboration: six alt art cards with the Crystal Rose skin splashes, special numbering VEN SP1–SP6/006.
- 🃏 The champions: Kai'Sa, Sona, Ahri, Sett, Ezreal and Lux — alternate versions of playable set cards.
- 🎲 Found only in regular Vendetta boosters (from July 31), at the same rate as the other alt arts: no dedicated product.
Reveal: Riftbound Report on X (July 13, 2026). Numbering and distribution details: riftbound.gg. Analysis by the Riftbound Zone editorial team; pending Riot's official announcement, some details may change. Images © Riot Games.
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